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Big Bear's crystal-blue lake is great for boating and fishing. Big Bear has beautiful mountain vistas, hiking, and water activities.
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Burlington, Vermont, on Lake Champlain's eastern side, has something for everyone. Farm-to-table eateries, unique art galleries, and lively nightlife with live music are available.
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Cordele's 8,700-acre Lake Blackshear, studded with Spanish moss, is 2.5 hours from Atlanta. Georgians prefer it. The Flint River was dammed to power Crisp County in 1930.
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Lake Chelan, a 50-mile glacier-fed lake, is three hours from Seattle. The lake offers mountain biking, hiking, and golf between vineyards and mountains.
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The St. Joe River and Coeur d'Alene River feed northern Idaho's second-largest lake. The lake's beautiful mountain range and clear water make it ideal for boating, fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
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Sister Bay, on Wisconsin's Door Peninsula, has 1,180 residents and a picturesque waterfront with stores, boutiques, and galleries.
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Fresh mountain air, clean lakes, and great vistas are why the New Hampshire Lakes Region is a lovely holiday place. "Two hours from Boston and tucked at the foothills of the White Mountains, [the lake has] water sports, fishing, hiking, and amazing views.
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Over 40 vineyards in Traverse City produce most of Michigan's wine. Cherry BBQ rub, almond butter, pastries, and wine all available year-round in Traverse City.
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Lake Placid, New York, is my favorite U.S. lake town. It's in the center of Upstate NY's Adirondack Mountains and an excellent starting place for numerous walks.
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Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, attracts 15 million visitors annually. In summer, Lake Tahoe has hiking paths and beaches as well as world-class skiing.